Rest and Recreation

Everyone has a book in them. For some people it is a novel, but for an increasing number of professionals it is a non-fiction book. It is not just independent professional consultants, increasing numbers of in-house professionals are trying to write a book. Whilst the idea may sound very appealing, the reality is far f

Joanna Barbollo enjoys wine, not just as an accompaniment to a meal, but exploring wine, learning about the different varieties and production techniques, and sharing what she learns. As Joanna explains to Michael Millward there is much more to a glass wine than simply a great accompaniment to a meal. Wine has history,

This episode of Rest and Recreation is ideal listening for anyone who is interested in learning how to paint or in learning more about the creative process which guest Anjl Rodee describes as ‘Arting’. Anjl Rodee is the founder of Brushcapades an online creative studio that hosts virtual art classes. Anjl tells host Mi

Ahead of the 2024 local government elections Anna Jacobs the Green Party candidate for the Wetherby Ward of Leeds City Council joins Michael Millward of Abeceder for this episode of Rest and Recreation. Anna explains the reasons why she decided to become and candidate this year, the challenges she believes she will enc

Ahead of the 2024 local government elections Alan Lamb the Conservative candidate for the Wetherby Ward of Leeds City Council joins Michael Millward of Abeceder for this episode of Rest and Recreation. Alan discusses the experience of representing the town he was born in for 17 years. How the Wetherby Ward has changed

After the Second World War the victorious allies have agreed how they will divide Germany amongst them. But the Soviet regime wants more. Half of Berlin, the capital city is controlled by the Soviets. It is here that Stalin the Soviet dictator starts his campaign to seize control of more of Germany by blockading the ci